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REDRUM

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This was an incredibly drawn up set piece...
I couldn't believe Dempsey missed but you have to give Keeper Thibaut Courtois full credit for being the only Belgian who sniffed the play out and to be honest Dempsey had very little chance of punching that in with how Courtois crashed the play...

 

REDRUM

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but this....


this is why USA went home yesterday...

Yes Belgium outplayed USA but if Wondo punches this in as any world class striker would the Americans were 30 secs away from stealing the game and Wondo would be on the cover of every newspaper in the world...


 

xInfra Deadx

Gimmick stolen by Jordan Peele
but this....


this is why USA went home yesterday...

Yes Belgium outplayed USA but if Wondo punches this in as any world class striker would the Americans were 30 secs away from stealing the game and Wondo would be on the cover of every newspaper in the world...


That and the phony offside call that went with it really pissed me off the most.
 

Vjeekes

DevilApes
I think Argentina wins... Belgium isnt that good imo... Neither is Argentina but im thinking they can outscore Belgium
you might be correct (even if I really hope you are not :) )but what make you think that?
Do you know the belgian team well?
The match versus the US finally showed a bit of our capacity but the lack of luck and the incredible match of God Howard made us struggle a bit.
We could have won easely 4 - 0 but we also almost gave it away.
Our team is strong now but it wll be Beasty in 4 years :) when all the players will have more experience.
 

Hellbringer

1 2 3 drink
but this....


this is why USA went home yesterday...

Yes Belgium outplayed USA but if Wondo punches this in as any world class striker would the Americans were 30 secs away from stealing the game and Wondo would be on the cover of every newspaper in the world...


Yeah but luckily that didnt happen. If u think like that then u can also say that the score could have been 13-3...
 

REDRUM

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Yeah but luckily that didnt happen. If u think like that then u can also say that the score could have been 13-3...

oh it definitely could have been 21-2 or whatever but i was just talking about the fact the US had the "steal" right in front of them.... (nobody would have remembered how well Belgium played)
 

REDRUM

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you might be correct (even if I really hope you are not :) )but what make you think that?
Do you know the belgian team well?
The match versus the US finally showed a bit of our capacity but the lack of luck and the incredible match of God Howard made us struggle a bit.
We could have won easely 4 - 0 but we also almost gave it away.
Our team is strong now but it wll be Beasty in 4 years :) when all the players will have more experience.
I know all of the players well.. Belgium is loaded with talent BUT they havent played with great chemistry for most of the Cup.

And I agree Belgium is going to be MUCH better in 4 years for sure (who knows maybe the chemistry comes together this tourney and they make me eat my words but I just dont see it)
 

Poto2222

"Online is your forte!" - A Wise Man, 2015.
It was the best performance of any goalkeeper this cup IMO.
Granted he did let two in but he had no chance on either. And if you consider the fact that he had about 20 saves before those 2 went in it seems to make it that much better.
Even better. Tim Howard had one of the best goalkeeper performances in World Cup history.
I watched a video of the match's highlights that included all his saves and you guys are right. What a performance. And the most dangerous ones he somehow managed to save with his feet, amazing. HUGE props to him.
We all should forget Casillas. Ochoa, Raïs and Tim Howard are definitely the GKs to look forward now.

And LOL @ those Howard pics! Haha, they are SOOOOOOOOOO accurate!


colombia vs brazil what do you think potto?
I'm really not sure. Brazil's performance these last games were somewhat lame. Our team doesn't seem to have any sort of chemistry at all. When the ball is in our defensive side, the players tend to kick the ball as hard as they can and hope it lands on Neymar or Fred's feet. Either they are afraid to keep passing the ball or they simply can't pass at all for whatever reason.
Now, Colombia? Damn, these guys KNOW how work as a proper team. Looking at their last game's perfomance (specially their second goal) makes you realize how much chemistry those guys have when they are on the pitch.
One thing that I can say, but I'm not really sure as I didn't watch all of Colombia's matches, is that one of our good chances of winning is named "Pablo Armero". As I said, I didn't watch all of their matches, but good Lord that guy was awful when he played for Palmeiras. I don't know how much he improved since then, but if he ever has to face Neymar alone this Friday... The odds will be greatly against him. lol
Of course, our defenders will also have to deal with HAMEZ Rodríguez, and stopping that guy alone will be certainly a great challenge.

I won't be making any predictions, though. This World Cup has been crazy so far, so many unexpected outcomes. But one thing is sure, it'll be hell of an entertaining match to watch.
 

OBS|KH Rattlehead

Accessibility consultant for Mortal Kombat 1.
Anybody watching the ger vs. Fra match? generally speaking, it's a great match so far. The French have been pushing it hard lately, but Germany's defense has been incredible.
 

Zoidberg747

My blades will find your heart
Sooooo no mention of Luiz's rocket?
It was a great goal but part of that was the goalie was waayyyy out of position. It was a great shot though.

Will be interesting to see how Brazil will do without Neymar and Silva(although Neymar hasn't done much since pool play).
 

Poto2222

"Online is your forte!" - A Wise Man, 2015.
Brazil confirmed frauds.
'sup, people :p


Our team FINNALY played properly during the entire first half. Tiago Silva, Maicon, Paulinho and David Luiz were amazing! Then the PK happened and our team played like they did in the previous matches. :confused:
F*ck Neymar and Fred, those guys are AWFUL. Thank God we have some decent midfielders and crazy-good defenders.

And David's goal was WOW. Simply WOW. I'll be back with a GIF of it soon.
 

SAREDODEVIL

Kombatant
'sup, people :p


Our team FINNALY played properly during the entire first half. Tiago Silva, Maicon, Paulinho and David Luiz were amazing! Then the PK happened and our team played like they did in the previous matches. :confused:
F*ck Neymar and Fred, those guys are AWFUL. Thank God we have some decent midfielders and crazy-good defenders.

And David's goal was WOW. Simply WOW. I'll be back with a GIF of it soon.
FUCK THAT FUCKING ARBITER